Best Top-Down Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 9,847 Top-Down games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Top-Down game rankings were last updated on 3/18/2025.
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1. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner holds the #1 spot for "best Top-Down Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,343 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,552 positive reviews and 2,966 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Paper Lily - Chapter 1
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Paper Lily - Chapter 1 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,987 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,189 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,059 positive reviews and 468 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2019 |
| Developer | Hempuli Oy |
| Publisher | Hempuli Oy |
| Steam App Id | 736260 |
6. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,934 positive reviews and 3,123 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
7. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,599 positive reviews and 456 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
8. Felvidek
In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.
Felvidek has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,563 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.79 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2299900 |
9. Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!
Fear & Hunger 2: Termina has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,186 positive reviews and 275 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.39 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2022 |
| Developer | Miro Haverinen |
| Publisher | Miro Haverinen |
| Steam App Id | 2171440 |
10. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Top-Down Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,461 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
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| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
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| 24 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 1/26/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/15/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 130 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,158 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 207 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $8.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 222 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Paper Lily - Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.